Carrots Braised in Carrot Juice and Orange Zest
Carrots braised in carrot juice and orange zest. Carrot juice is reduced down and the flavor is concentrated bringing the sugars out. The zest of an orange brightens up the flavor.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 95kcal
Ingredients
- 8-12 carrots peeled
- 16 oz. carrot juice
- zest of an orange
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- If using large carrots, cut the carrots into large sticks. For smaller carrots, leave whole.
- In a pan or oven safe dish, pour the carrot juice over the carrots. the carrots do not have to be fully covered by the juice. Cook in the oven for 30-45 mins or until tender.
- Using a microplane or zester, add the orange zest and a pinch of kosher salt. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Notes
This dish can be made in a saucepan on the stovetop as well with very good results.
If you prefer the carrots to be a little sweeter add a teaspoon of sugar to the juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 721mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 42070IU | Vitamin C: 16.8mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 0.9mg